It is with deep regret that I write of the death of
your son, Private
Max Myers (35563869) a member of my command who was killed in action 7
October 1944.

Your son was a member of the 508th Parachute Infantry,
82d All American Airborne Division.

Private Myers was a loyal and dependable soldier whose
services were a credit to his organization. His cheerful and willing
attitude was a great
morale builder. Your son was killed in Holland by small arms fire while his
organization was occupying a defensive position. It is regretted that
censorship regulations forbid the disclosing of more details and exact
locations.

Your son was buried in Holland, and I can assure you
that this was accomplished in a most befitting manner by his comrades with a
Protestant Chaplain officiating. For further information concerning
burial or disposition of personal effects an inquiry should be addressed to
The Quartermaster General, Army Service Forces, Washington, D. C.

Putting aside family ties, the admiration, respect, and
affection of comrades are a soldier's most priceless possessions, because
collectively these comrades are unfailing judges. These possessions I
believe your son had earned in full measure. Death of such a man leaves with
each member of the Division a lasting sense of loss, from which there comes
to you a deep sense of personal sympathy.

Sincerely,

/s/ James M. Gavin

JAMES M. GAVIN
Major General U. S. Army
Commanding.

Emma Myers
Route #2
Portland, Indiana

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